GB2622112A

GB2622112A - Magnetic rig board

Info

Publication number: GB2622112A
Application number: GB2214378.8A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Ferger Benjamin
Original assignee: New Direction Tackle Ltd
Current assignee: New Direction Tackle Ltd
Priority date: 2022-09-30
Filing date: 2022-09-30
Publication date: 2024-03-06
Also published as: GB202214378D0

Abstract

A rig board for holding one or more fishing rigs comprising: a first portion 20 proximate a first end 12 of the rig board, wherein the first portion comprises one or more magnets (90, Fig 3) for attracting a hook of a fishing rig; at least two pins 50, wherein at least one of said pins comprises two prongs; and a second portion 30 which comprises a material capable of being penetrated by each of the at least two pins. The rig board may further comprise a third portion 40 proximate to the second end 14 of the rig board, wherein the third portion comprises one or more magnets (90, Fig 3) for attracting a hook of a fishing rig. The bottom surface of the rig board may be magnetic. A kit comprising a rig board as described and a fishing tackle box configured to receive the board.

Description

MAGNETIC RIG BOARD

The present invention relates to a rig board for holding one or more fishing rigs, in particular a rig board comprising one or more magnets for attracting a hook of a fishing rig. The present invention also relates to a kit comprising such a rig board and a tackle box.

A fishing rig is an important part of the equipment of any angler. A fishing rig comprises a relatively short piece of fishing line with a fishing hook attached at a first end and a point of attachment, e.g., a loop in the fishing line, at a second end for attachment to a main fishing line. Other pieces of fishing tackle, such as lures, sinkers, additional fishing hooks, swivels, and bobbers, can be incorporated into a fishing rig to achieve different fishing rig arrangements, with different arrangements being suitable for fishing in different environments and for catching different types of fish.

Many fishing rig arrangements comprise rubber parts that surround a section of the fishing line and are specifically shaped to create advantageous hooking and turning effects of the fishing rig. These rubber parts are often curved, such as a Withy Curve used to produce a Withy Pool Rig, or angled, such as line aligners. These rubber parts can either be bought ready-shaped, or an angler can produce a rubber part with a desired shape themselves by shaping said part from shrink tubing, wherein shrink tubing is rubber tubing that can be shrunk and shaped through the application of heat.

Anglers typically store their fishing rigs on a rig board. Conventional rig boards comprise: a bar or other fishing hook holding device at one end; and a section comprising a foam-like material that can be penetrated by small pins. To store a fishing rig on such a rig board, an angler first hooks the fishing hook of their fishing rig on the bar or connects said hook to the hook holding device. The angler then stretches out the fishing line of the fishing rig to full extension and pins the second end of the fishing rig, comprising the point of attachment for attachment to the main fishing line, to the foam-like material. Storing fishing rigs in this way prevents the rigs from becoming tangled.

Conventional rig boards, as described above, have a serious disadvantage: fishing rigs stored on such boards are held under tension (i.e., stretched). Any specially shaped rubber pads attached to a fishing line of a fishing rig stored on such a board are stretched under said tension. This stretching causes said rubber parts to lose their shape. Once the rubber parts have lost their shape, they are no longer able to function as intended and the angler must replace the fishing rig to achieve the desired fishing rig arrangement and hooking and turning effects.

It follows that there is a need for an improved rig board for storing fishing rigs, which enables anglers to store their fishing rigs and prevent tangling without risking any specially shaped rubber parts of their fishing rigs losing their shape during storage.

The present invention overcomes the disadvantages of conventional rig boards and encompasses a rig board for holding one or more fishing rigs including at least one portion comprising one or more magnets for attracting a hook of a fishing rig According to the present invention, there is provided a rig board for holding one or more fishing rigs comprising: a first portion proximate a first end of the rig board, wherein the first portion comprises one or more magnets for attracting a hook of a fishing rig; at least two pins, wherein at least one of said pins comprises two prongs; and a second portion proximate the first portion, wherein the second portion comprises a material capable of being penetrated by each of the at least two pins.

Preferably, the rig board further comprises a third portion proximate both the second portion and a second end of the rig board, wherein the third portion comprises one or more magnets for attracting a hook of a fishing rig.

Advantageously, each of the at least two pins comprises two prongs.

Preferably, the rig board comprises more than two pins.

Advantageously, the material capable of being penetrated by each of the at least two pins is a foam, preferably a polymer foam, more preferably an ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) foam.

Preferably, the rig board is configured to be received within a compartment of a fishing tackle box.

Advantageously, the rig board comprises a bottom surface configured for forming a magnetic connection with a compartment of a fishing tackle box, wherein the bottom surface comprises one or more magnets.

Preferably, the rig board comprises a bottom surface configured for forming a magnetic connection with a compartment of a fishing tackle box, wherein the bottom surface of the rig board exerts a magnetic force attributable to the one or more magnets of the first portion and the one or more magnets of the third portion, if present.

According to the present invention there is also provided kit comprising: a rig board configured to be received within a compartment of a fishing tackle box and comprising a bottom surface configured for forming a magnetic connection with said compartment; and a fishing tackle box comprising a compartment configured to receive 5 the rig board, wherein the compartment comprises a magnetic surface or one or more magnets for forming a magnetic connection with the bottom surface of the rig board.

The invention will now be described with reference to the attached drawings, in which: FIGURE 1 is a plan view of a rig board according to the invention.

FIGURE 2 is a perspective view of the rig board of figure 1.

FIGURE 3 is a cross-sectional view of a rig board according to the invention.

FIGURE 4 is a plan view of a rig board according to the invention with two fishing rigs secured to said rig board.

FIGURE 5 is a plan view of a bottom surface of a rig board according to the invention.

Figure 1 depicts generally a rig board 10 according to the present invention for holding and storing one or more fishing rigs 70. The rig board comprises a first portion 20 proximate a first end 12 of the rig board, wherein the first portion 20 comprises one or more magnets 90 for attracting a fishing hook of a fishing rig. The rig board 10 also comprises: at least two pins 50; and a second portion 30 proximate the first portion 20, wherein the second portion 30 comprises a material capable of being penetrated by each of the at least two pins 50.

"Proximate" is used herein to mean close to but not necessarily directly next to. For example, the first portion 20 and second portion 30 of the rig board 10 need not necessarily be directly next to each other.

"Pin" is used herein to refer to a fastening device comprising a head and at least one prong extending from the head, each at least one prong ending in a sharp point. In preferred arrangements of the invention, the at least one prong is made of metal.

In preferred arrangements of the invention, the rig board comprises more than two pins such that more than one fishing rig may be secured to the rig board.

In preferred arrangements of the invention, the material capable of being penetrated by a pin 50 is a foam. In particularly preferred arrangements of the rig board 10, the material capable of being penetrated by a pin 50 is a polymer foam, preferably an ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) foam.

As depicted in figure 1, the rig board 10 may further comprise a third portion 40 proximate both the second portion 30 and a second end 14 of the rig board, 20 wherein the third portion 40 comprises one or more magnets 90 for attracting a fishing hook of a fishing rig.

In preferred arrangements of the invention, the first portion 20 comprises a single magnet 90. Where the rig board comprises a third portion 40, preferably each of the first portion 20 and the third portion 40 comprise a single magnet 90.

Figure 4 depicts a rig board 10 according to the invention in use. Two fishing rigs 70 are shown stored on the rig board 10. Each fishing rig 70 comprises: a fishing hook 72; a specially shaped rubber part 74, 76 located adjacent the fishing hook 72; and a length of fishing line 78 attached to the fishing hook 72.

The majority of fishing hooks on the market are made of steel, e.g., high-carbon steel, stainless steel or steel alloyed with vanadium. Accordingly, the majority of fishing hooks on the market are made of a magnetic material.

To store a fishing rig 70 on a rig board 10 according to the invention, an angler places the fishing hook 72 of the fishing rig 70 onto the first portion 20 of the rig board. The fishing hook 72 is attracted to the one or more magnets 90 of the first portion 20 and is held in place by a magnetic force. The angler then pins the fishing line 78 of the fishing rig 70, at a location on the fishing line 78 proximate to the fishing hook 72, to the second portion 30 of the rig board using a first pin 50A. Finally, the angler also pins the end of the fishing line 78 comprising a point of attachment for attachment to a main fishing line to the second portion 30 using a second pin 50B.

The first pin 50A comprises two prongs (see figure 3). To pin the fishing line 78 to the second portion 30 using the first pin 50A, the angler places one prong either side of the fishing line 78 before pressing the pin 50A into the second portion 30.

The second pin 50B may also comprise two prongs. In preferred arrangements of the invention, the second pin 50B also comprises two prongs.

As depicted, many specially shaped rubber parts, such as a Wthy Curve 74 and a line aligner 76 are attached to fishing rigs 70 adjacent the fishing hook 72. In the arrangement depicted in figure 4, the first pin 50A is located on the fishing line 78 after both the fishing hook 72 and the specially shaped rubber part 74, 76. While the fishing line 78 of the fishing rig 70 may be placed under tension between the first pin 50A and the second pin 50B, to achieve neat and efficient storage and prevent tangling of adjacent fishing rigs, the specially shaped rubber parts 74 and 76 are not held under tension. Accordingly, the specially shaped rubber parts do not become deformed during storage. An angler using a rig board 10 according to the present invention is able to repeatedly use and store a fishing rig 70 comprising a specially shaped rubber part 74, 76 or parts without having to worry about deformation of the rubber part(s).

From figure 4 it can be appreciated that arrangements of the invention comprising a third portion 40 are advantageous. In such arrangements, fishing rigs 70 may be stored on the rig board 10 in two opposing orientations (i.e., with the fishing hook 72 held by the first portion or by the third portion). This results in a more efficient use of space and allows a greater number of fishing rigs to be stored on the same rig board 10.

In preferred arrangements of the invention, as depicted, the rig board 10 may comprise a cover 60 for covering and protecting the fishing rigs 70 stored on the rig board 10. As depicted, the cover 60 may be pivotably attached, e.g., by means of one or more hinges, to the rig board 10. The cover 60 may also comprise one or more magnets 80 arranged such that when the cover is closed over the rig board 10 a magnetic attraction between the one or more magnets 80 of the cover 60 and the one or more magnets 90 of the first portion 20 and third portion 40, if present, holds the cover in a closed position.

In preferred arrangements of the invention, not depicted, the cover 60 may include: a first portion proximate a first end of the cover 60, wherein the first portion comprises one or more magnets for attracting a fishing hook of a fishing rig; and a second portion proximate said first portion, wherein the second portion comprises a material capable of being penetrated by a pin 50.

In other words, the cover 60 may also be configured to hold and store one or more fishing rigs.

In preferred arrangements of the rig board, the rig board is configured, i.e., sized and shaped, to be received within a compartment of a fishing tackle box.

A fishing tackle box is a box used by anglers having multiple compartments for sorting and storing different fishing tackle, i.e., equipment used in fishing such as hooks, lures and bobbers. It can be appreciated that it is advantageous for the rig board to be configured to be received within a compartment of a fishing tackle box: the angler can then neatly store their fishing rigs together with their other fishing tackle.

The present invention also relates to a kit comprising: a rig board as defined above, wherein the rig board is configured to be received within a compartment of a fishing tackle box; and a fishing tackle box comprising a compartment configured to receive the rig board.

As depicted in figure 5, the rig board 10 may be configured such that a bottom surface 16 of the rig board 10 exerts a magnetic force attributable to the one or more magnets 90 of the first portion, and the one or more magnets 90 of the third portion if present. In such arrangements, the one or more magnets 90 exhibit dual functionality: attracting and holding fishing hooks 72 of fishing rigs stored on the rig board; and attracting and forming a magnetic connection with a compartment of a fishing tackle box.

In alternative arrangements of the invention, the bottom surface 16 of the rig 20 board 10 may comprise one or more magnets such that the bottom surface 16 of the rig board 10 exerts a magnetic force. For example, the bottom surface may have one or more magnets attached thereto or embedded therein.

In arrangements of the kit wherein a bottom surface 16 of the rig board 10 exerts a magnetic force, the compartment of the fishing tackle box configured for receipt of the rig board may comprise a magnetic surface, e.g., a surface made of a magnetic material such as steel. Alternatively, the compartment of the fishing tackle box configured for receipt for the rig board 10 may comprise one or more magnets. When the angler places the rig board 10 into the compartment of the fishing tackle box configured for receipt of the rig board, a magnetic attraction between the bottom surface 16 of the rig board 10 and the magnetic surface or one or more magnets of the compartment holds the rig board in place such that the rig board cannot, easily fall out of the fishing tackle box; or slide around within the fishing tackle box.

When used in this specification and claims, the terms "comprises" and "comprising" and variations thereof mean that the specified features, steps or integers are included. The terms are not to be interpreted to exclude the presence of other features, steps or components.

The features disclosed in the foregoing description, or the following claims, or the accompanying drawings, expressed in their specific forms or in terms of a means for performing the disclosed function, or a method or process for attaining the disclosed result, as appropriate, may, separately, or in any combination, be utilised for realising the invention in diverse forms thereof

Claims

Claims 1. A rig board for holding one or more fishing rigs comprising: a first portion proximate a first end of the rig board, wherein the first portion comprises one or more magnets for attracting a hook of a fishing rig; at least two pins, wherein at least one of said pins comprises two prongs; and a second portion proximate the first portion, wherein the second portion comprises a material capable of being penetrated by each of the at least two pins.
2. The rig board of claim 1, further comprising a third portion proximate both the second portion and a second end of the rig board, wherein the third portion comprises one or more magnets for attracting a hook of a fishing rig.
The rig board of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein each of the at least two pins comprises two prongs.
The rig board of any preceding claim comprising more than two pins.
5. The rig board of any preceding claim, wherein the material capable of being penetrated by each of the at least two pins is a foam, preferably a polymer foam, more preferably an ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) foam.
The rig board of any preceding claim, wherein the rig board is configured to be received within a compartment of a fishing tackle box.
7. The rig board of claim 6, wherein the rig board comprises a bottom surface configured for forming a magnetic connection with a compartment of a fishing tackle box, wherein the bottom surface comprises one or more magnets.
The rig board of claim 6, wherein the rig board comprises a bottom surface configured for forming a magnetic connection with a compartment of a fishing tackle box, wherein the bottom surface of the rig board exerts a magnetic force attributable to the one or more magnets of the first portion and the one or more magnets of the third portion, if present.
9. A kit comprising: a rig board according to claim 7 or claim 8; and a fishing tackle box comprising a compartment configured to receive the rig board, wherein the compartment comprises a magnetic surface or one or more magnets for forming a magnetic connection with the bottom surface of the rig board.